Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
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Nassella tenuissima
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
driveways, open Woodlands, Roadsides, Rocky areas, Slopes, tree wells
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
11 - 4
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Yellow green, Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Apply 12-6-6 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
NASSELLA tenuissima
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Finestem Needlegrass, Mexican Feather Grass
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Mexican Feather Grass
In German
QUICKSTICK
Mexikanische Federgras
In French
QUICKSTICK
Mexicaine Herbe Feather
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Pluma hierba mexicana
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Μεξικού Αστραπή Grass
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Mexican Pena Relva
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Mexican Feather trawy
In Latin
Quickstick
Mexicanus Pluma Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Gliricidia
Nassella
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Quickstick and Mexican Feather Grass
Season and care of Quickstick and Mexican Feather Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Mexican Feather Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Mexican Feather Grass season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Feather Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Feather Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Mexican Feather Grass Physical Information
Quickstick and Mexican Feather Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Mexican Feather Grass height is 50.80 cm and width 55.90 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Mexican Feather Grass are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Mexican Feather Grass flower color:
- Mexican Feather Grass leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Quickstick and Mexican Feather Grass
Care of Quickstick and Mexican Feather Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Feather Grass pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Feather Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.